We've created a tool called "OwnerRez Channel Bridge" which is a Chrome browser extension that gives you extra functionality when working with listing sites. Read about it in our Channel Bridge Overview article.
But how do you install and use it? This article covers where to go and what buttons to press to get started with OwnerRez Channel Bridge.
Finding The Extension
The OwnerRez Channel Bridge extension can be installed directly from the Chrome Web Store by clicking the following button:
Install Channel Bridge from the Chrome Web Store
If that link doesn't work, go to the Chrome Web Store and search for "Channel Bridge" or "OwnerRez." You must use the Chrome browser to get this extension; it will not work in Internet Explorer or Firefox.
Installing and Using The Extension
When you search in the Chrome Store by typing Channel Bridge, you should see the screen below. When you've found the extension in the Chrome Web Store, click on "OwnerRez Channel Bridge" to open the extension details.
- After the extension details open, click the Add To Chrome button at the top right of the extension.
- Chrome will notify you that it's installed, and you'll notice that the OwnerRez Channel Bridge is installed in your Extensions menu.
Ready to run Channel Bridge? Just click that OwnerRez Channel Bridge icon.
The Channel Bridge plugin offers options for what information you want it to get, such as bookings from Airbnb and Vrbo. Click the appropriate "Download" button to start the process.
The data Channel Bridge collects is not automatically imported into OwnerRez. Instead, it's written into an Excel file that your browser downloads. This is helpful for debugging if there's a problem - you can send us the Excel file in an email and we can take a look.
To import a downloaded Channel Bridge file containing booking information, go to Settings > Channel Bridge > Click the Channel Bridge Import button at the far right, then follow the instructions to select and import the file.